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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Gourmet Popcorn for Bargain Price

**Prices in these recipes for individual ingredients are based on Utah Macey's grocery store ad, good thru Dec 3-8**

Cinnamon Popcorn

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 Tablespoon sugar (**sale** C&H 10 lbs. $4.99)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup popcorn (**sale** WF 32 oz. $1.39)

¼ cup oil

¼ cup granulated sugar (**sale** C&H 10 lbs. $4.99)

Method:

In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients and set aside. Put oil, popcorn and remaining sugar. Fasten the lid of the "Whirly Pop" popcorn maker. Turn on high heat. Popping should start in about 1 ½ minutes. Continue stirring until popping almost stops. Remove quickly from heat and add lime mixture that was set aside earlier. Close lid and stir until mixed. Pour into large bowl and continue stirring with a large spoon until cooled.

Key-Lime Pie Popcorn

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 Tablespoons freshly grated lime zest

1 Tablespoon green colored sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup coarsely chopped graham crackers (**sale** WF $2.99)

¼ cup popcorn (**sale** WF 32 oz. $1.39)

¼ cup oil

¼ cup granulated sugar (**sale** C&H 10 lbs. $4.99)

Method:

In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients and set aside. Put oil, popcorn and remaining sugar. Fasten the lid of the "Whirly Pop" popcorn maker. Turn on high heat. Popping should start in about 1 ½ minutes. Continue stirring until popping almost stops. Remove quickly from heat and add lime mixture that was set aside earlier. Close lid and stir until mixed. Pour into large bowl and continue stirring with a large spoon until cooled.

Marshmallow-Peppermint Popcorn

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candy canes

1 cup mini marshmallows

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup popcorn (**sale** WF 32 oz. $1.39)

¼ cup oil

¼ cup granulated sugar (**sale** C&H 10 lbs. $4.99)

Method:

In a small bowl, combine first 3 ingredients and set aside. Put oil, popcorn and remaining sugar. Fasten the lid of the "Whirly Pop" popcorn maker. Turn on high heat. Popping should start in about 1 ½ minutes. Continue stirring until popping almost stops. Remove quickly from heat and add peppermint-marshmallow mixture that was set aside earlier. Close lid and stir until mixed. Pour into large bowl and continue stirring with a large spoon until cooled.

The following recipes feature items on sale this week at Macey's grocery stores throughout Utah:

Cheese Popcorn

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons oil

½ cup popcorn (**sale** WF 32 oz. $1.39)

1 packet cheese from box of dry Macaroni and Cheese

Method:

Pop the popcorn as usual, on the stovetop, or hot air popper. Pour into a large bowl and sprinkle with cheese seasoning.